Acer negundo 'Flamingo' – Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

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Acer negundo 'Flamingo' – Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

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A fast growing, medium-sized tree, reaching a maximum height of 7 m. This cultivar differs little from the other cultivars of the A. negundo with variegated leaves. The leaves are green with silver-white to light-pink margins. Young unfurling leaves have a nice light-pink colour. 'Flamingo' can be applied in parks and gardens. The tree grows both on wet and dry sites. It has a deep rooting main root which branches out strongly. Regular pruning will stimulate the growth of finely coloured young sprouts.
Availability
Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
5 - 7 m, fast growing
Width
5-7m
Crown
egg-shaped, later wide egg-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
young twigs shiny green and pruinose
Leaf
unevenly feathered, silver-white with a pink margin, up to 20 cm, feathered leaf
Flowers
in thick bundles, before the leaves appear, April
Fruits
none, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, also in calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
J. Bastiaanse, Oudenbosch, The Netherlands, 1976
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown variegated off-white/green yellowgreen fast growing Feathered leaf valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

Acer negundo 'Flamingo' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 7 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer negundo 'Flamingo' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 7 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Acer negundo 'Flamingo' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer negundo 'Flamingo' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer negundo 'Flamingo' blooms in april.
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